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mcmcdaniel

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Explain this quote: The environment is the curriculum's textbook.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The following list consists of basic materials in an early childhood classroom for 3- to 5-year-olds.
  play dough (art)
  water table (discovery)
  dolls (dramatic play)
  unit blocks (manipulatives)
  books (language)
  balls (outdoors)
 
  Suggest adaptations for an infant-toddler center and a program for school-age children.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
It is the canvas on which the children and teachers create their work.
It is part of what teachers use to promote what children should learn.
It plays a powerful role in childrens experience and learning.
It is the childs third teacher, along with parents and the caregiver/teacher.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:

INFANTTODDLER
play dough:
by itself
water table:
dolls to wash
dolls:
variety of dolls that are anatomically correct and of several cultures and demonstrated abilities; not expected to redress them
unit blocks:
cardboard blocks
books:
cardboard books
balls:
red rubber balls only


PRESCHOOL
play dough:
rollers, cutting sticks
water table:
cups, plates, sponges
dolls:
variety of dolls that are anatomically correct and of several cultures and demonstrated abilities; clothes to dress them
unit blocks:
several sizes and shapes
books:
many picture books
balls:
red rubber balls, Whiffle balls, and wide bats


SCHOOL-AGE
play dough:
make it, form into beads to bake
water table:
add colored water, ice block
dolls:
variety of dolls that are anatomically correct and of several cultures and demonstrated abilities; help them make some clothes for the dolls
unit blocks:
add variety and a set of smaller ones, too
books:
add readers and chapter books
balls:
add basketball, soccer ball




mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Sep 15, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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